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Schools, 1899

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Sydney School or Arts. Mutilation of Works of Reference

Evening News · Tuesday 14 November 1899 · page 7

Several valuable books belonging to this institution (many of which are out of print, so cannot be replaced) have recently had leaves cut from them; also newspapers required for binding have…

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Cricket. Schools' Premiership

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 November 1899 · page 6

Last week's round completed this year's series, the King's school securing the premiership. At Stanmore on Friday and Saturday the Sydney Grammar School seored a rather easy win over Newington College, which had…

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Church News. Congregational Sunday School Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1899 · page 5

On Friday List the delegates and committee of the New South Wales Congregational Sunday School Union tendered a farewell social to Mr. W. G. Lewis (the retiring secretary of the union) prior to [?] visit…

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School Teachers in the Country

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1899 · page 3

The following resolution has been passed by the executive of the National Council of Women: -- "The National Council of Women would call the attention of the Minister for Education to the…

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School Concert at Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1899 · page 6

Last evening, despit the inclemency of the weather, there was a crowded audience in the Redfern Town Hall, when a concert was given by the pupils of St. Saviour's day school, Redfern, in aid…

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A Perfect Naval School-ship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1899 · page 6

What is described as being a perfect naval [?] is at present on a cruise round the world, and was [?] Hongkong. She is the Presidente Sarmiento, of the Argentine Republic. Built at Messrs. Laird and [?]…

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Privileges of Schoolmasters

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1899 · page 4

Recently the head master of the Burwood superior Public School was filled for assault, the case arising out of the punishment of a pupil for an alleged breach of discipline outside the school…

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Lady School Teachers. Protest by National Council of Women

Evening News · Friday 17 November 1899 · page 6

Lady Renwick presided at a meeting of the executive of the National Council of Women, held last Friday, at the Town Hall, when the following resolution was adopted:—"The National Council of…

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Holy Trinity Sunday School, Dawes Point

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1899 · page 4

The annual excursion of the above took place last Tuesday at Fern Bay. The children assembled in the church at 7.30 a.m., and the rector, the Rev. R. Noake, couducted a short service, after which they…

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School Entertainment

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1899 · page 3

The fourth annual entertainment by the pupils of Unsworth College and Kindergarten, London- street, Enmore (kept by Miss Victorsen) was Riven in the Oddfellows'-hall, Wilson-street,…

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Springwood Public School

Nepean Times · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 4

The hon. sec. of the Public School Board for the Blne Mountains, Mrs Alfred Allen, visited officially the Springwood Public School on Monday, November 13. The head master, Mr Wallnce,…

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The New Inspector of National Schools

The Catholic Press · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 23

The result of the recent examination for the Inspectorship of National Schools has been made known. The successful candidate was Mr. James J. Mullany, B. A. As…

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School Inspection

The Catholic Press · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 16

The Rev. Father Whyte (Diocesan Inspector of Schools) has just completed his inspection of the schools in the Cathedral parish. St. Mary's, St. Columbkill's, St…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, November 26, 1699. Woes of Intemperance. Prov. xxiii. 29-35. Golden Text (Prov. xx. 1).—"Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging and who soever is deceived thereby is not wise." Old World Drunkenness

The Methodist · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 10

Wine - mixed wine. " Mixed wine undoubtedly here signifies spiced, drugged, medi…

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Two Stories From School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 14

A certain professor, a leading light of his university, recently wrote on a blackboard in his laboratory: "Professor -- informs his students that he has this day been appointed honorary…

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Botany Public School

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 11

To provide a treat for the children attending the Botany Public School a concert wan given recently at Sir Joseph Batiks' Hotel. The proceeds of this concert, which was successful, and money gathered otherwise are…

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Canley Vale. St. John's Park Mission Sunday School

Liverpool Herald · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 8

THE annual pic-nic, in connection with the above, was held on Prince of Wales' Birthday, the site chosen for the outing being generously placed at the disposal of the committee by Alderman…

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High School Sports

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 56

On Nov. 10. the fourteenth annual sports gathering of the Sydney High School Amateur Athletic Club was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. A large number bf ladies took advantage of the…

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RYDE & SHERBROOKE. Toongabbie. Public School Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 3

"The most successful concert yet given during Mr. Page's five years of office," was the unanimous verdict at the public school entertainment in Mr. Oakes' shed. Mr…

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School of Arts

Sunday Times · Sunday 19 November 1899 · page 12

The government is now drawing to a close, with Messrs. Jonas and Viner leading. These two players will probably have to play off to decide Che: club championship, and tho contest will…

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